Videos
At the 10th World Water Forum held in Bali, Indonesia, from 18 to 25 May, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was awarded the highly coveted King Hassan II Great World Water Prize. Based on the theme “Securing water resources for food sovereignty and shared prosperity”, this [...]
In the near future, almost a quarter of the world's population will be living in countries with absolute water scarcity, where growing cities and economies compete for precious water resources. Food security and poverty reduction are at risk of water scarcity.
Smallholder farmers and the rural poor are the most vulnerable since [...]
World Water Day 2024 – Water for Peace – Address by Lifeng Li, Director, FAO Land and Water Division
This year’s theme, "Water for Peace” underscores the profound impact of water management on socio-political dynamics worldwide.Water can create peace or spark conflict. Agriculture, which accounts for 72% of global freshwater withdrawals, is one of the keys to fostering lasting peace and security. Indeed, agriculture is a cornerstone for peace [...]
The 2024 World Wetlands Day raises global awareness about the importance of wetlands for human prosperity and a healthy planet. It focuses on the interconnectedness between wetlands and various aspects of human wellbeing, including physical, mental and environmental health. The objectives of the celebration are to: raise awareness on wetlands [...]
Our diverse and extraordinary wetlands provide many benefits to both nature and communities. FAO promotes conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and marine ecosystems including wetlands, because they contribute to food security and a transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, [...]
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) plays a crucial role in global efforts to combat hunger and ensure food security, recognizing the significance of data collection, harmonization, consistency and standards in addressing environmental challenges. By developing international standards on land cover and land use, such as [...]
Water is the lifeblood of our planet. It underpins all of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is central to the entire 2030 Agenda. The current water crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time, impacting food security, livelihoods, and the well-being of billions of [...]
In Praia, Cabo Verde, West Africa, from 7-10 February 2023 FAO and the Government of Cabo Verde hosted the 2nd WASAG International Forum on the topic of “Making agriculture resilient for climate change: Water scarcity, an opportunity for action and collaboration” The forums objectives were to mobilize political commitment to [...]
Water is vital to us all, so everyone needs to act. Every drop counts and your actions, big or small, can make a difference. Every action counts.
In the framework of the Global Symposium on Soils for Nutrition (GSOIL4N), held at FAO HQ on 26-29 July 2022, the FAO’s Global Soil Partnership produced the video “Healthy soils: the foundation of healthy food and a better environment”. The video aims to raise awareness on the risks associated with [...]